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La Zaida and Evonik
La Zaida and Evonik Ahhhh… La Zaida… Many years ago, on a train in Portugal, we passed a place without stopping and I quipped; “It was a one horse town… and then they ate the horse.” La Zaida has that feel; a place with a population of 500 that might easily be called nondescript… except…
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The Magaluf Job (pt3). The Day Trip to Ca’s Patro March
The Day Trip to Ca’s Patro March Will was looking a bit squeamish after the phone call from his editor. They suddenly came up with the idea of us going to visit some remote restaurant the following day. It’s the Sunday Times, so I guess they did not want their readers to think Mallorca was…
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The Magaluf Job (pt 2)
The Magaluf Job (pt 2) May is hardly high season for Magaluf, but by 2pm all the restaurants on the beach are full of people. Some of them are even eating. There are street vendors selling fake gold chains and captain hats. An odd combination. However I saw enough drunk captains, red necks festooned in…
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The Magaluf Job (pt1)
Anais and Oscar The Magaluf Job The evening did not start auspiciously. A lot of people working in the bars and clubs are suspicious of journalists. Magaluf has a certain reputation and that reputation is salacious enough to even get decent coverage in the serious press; some light relief for the chattering classes. Finally Will…
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Gerard Piqué and the Kings League
Gerard Piqué and the Kings League Nope, that is not the name of another bloody Guy Riche film. I got a call late one night from The Sunday Times for a job the next day. It was a portrait session for Gerard Piqué at the offices of KOSMOS where he is Founder, CEO, & President.…
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The Olive Oil Heist
I did a job a while ago about an olive oil heist robbery in Castelló de Farfanya, the shop of OLICASTELLÓ ALSINA. The story was for The Times. The thief used dynamite to break open the doors. One got the impression visiting this little town that that might have been akin to a crime…
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Rejuversen Revisited
Rejuversen Revisited I have done a few jobs for Rejuversen now. This is the second time I visited their research lab at Parc Scientific Barcelona. Things have improved a lot there! The last time I visited I ended up having to clean up the images because the lab looked like a bomb had hit a…
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Sports Portrait Photography: Behind the Scenes with Jordi Cruyff, The Nice Guy in Barcelona
Photographing Football Legends for UK Publications Several UK newspapers commissioned me to photograph Jordi Cruyff, creating an opportunity to document this respected figure in Barcelona’s football history. Rather than remaining idle during the nearly hour-long interview session, I strategically used this time to capture compelling portraits that would complement the journalists’ narrative. My technical…
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Kiera Walsh, Lioness and Barca Player
Kiera Walsh, Lioness and Barca Player The Sunday Times to the rescue… one of the Lionesses, Kiera Walsh, now plays for Barcelona FC and I got the chance to photograph her. The job took a lot more emailing and arranging than is normal. The deadline of a Christmas publication, and my first flight out of…
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JC & The Echo Chamber
JC & The Echo Chamber I met JC from JC & The Echo Chamber at Soho House when I was a member. He asked me if I would do some photos of them whilst they shot a video. This was the start of a series of shoots I would do. Publicity work, rehearsals, and a…
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Jordi Petriz, from Telescope to Microscope
The beach seemed as good as a place as any to start the job. Jordi Petriz was the subject.The theme was where he liked to go when not in the laboratory… I really was hoping to spend time in the laboratory, the potential for over-the-top lighting and all that tech. Hey ho. The client was…
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Waking Up in Havana: Reflections from My Third Trip to Cuba
My Third Cuban Journey: Havana Then and Now This was my third time in Cuba, and once again, Havana greeted me with its faded grandeur and timeless rhythms. Images from my first trip are here. And here are images from this trip. As always, the first thing I did after arriving was walk to the…
Istanbul and Instagram, Late to the Game but Catching Up
Istanbul and Instagram is part 1 about my trip to the city and contains images shot on the iPhone. I have a list of places I want to go to and I have a friend who makes me go to them. The places tend to be the easier ones, the ones you could visit over a…
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A Flying Visit To and Then Around Casa Bonay, Barcelona
One of the first really interesting job of the year was a shoot at Casa Bonay, a boutique hotel recently opened by Inés Miró-Sans in the centre of Barcelona. Receiving an email that is a possible job is always a little like Christmas, when it comes from another country even more so, because apart from the appeal of…
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City Light; Those Magic Hours When You Can Take Your Studio to the Streets
I would like to take the idea of ‘Magic Hour‘ and turn it into Magic Hours. Maybe ironically, what I am suggesting might fly in the face of something sacred to many; that moment when the natural light is just perfect (and alas fleeting) for beautifully lit portraits. My magic hours are when the natural light, by chance…
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Bohemian Beach Fashion Shoot, in Barcelona
I have been running a film group in Barcelona for about 7 years, I do this because I love showing people films that they might not get to see and as it is situated in a cultural centre and there is also a great bar, so the whole evening is very sociable; people arrive early…
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Fashion Shoot, Gaucho Style Belts
I was contacted by Philipp, the MD of Iracional, a German/Argentine accessory company. They wanted to do a shoot for their belts. The style of the belts is a traditional Gaucho design and they are handmade by a guy in Buenos Aires who is famous for his horse saddles, etc. The idea was to have some models in the…
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Portrait Photography for Business: Behind the Scenes with Barcelona Salon Owner
Approaching Professional Photography During Recovery I arrived at Anthony Llobet’s salon while still recovering from a widespread stomach virus affecting Barcelona residents. Despite feeling light-headed and somewhat disconnected, I had a clear creative concept in mind—a significant advantage in portrait photography. When you’ve pre-visualized your image, the photographic process becomes more streamlined; you’ve essentially solved…
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The Art of Editorial Portrait Photography: Capturing Personalities for Magazines
Building Connections Through the Lens The Art of Editorial Portrait Photography. I’ve fallen behind on updates, so it seems fitting to compile the various interview portraits I create each month for magazine features. These assignments won’t fund early retirement, but they offer something equally valuable – connections with fascinating individuals who often evolve into friends…
El Jardinet Dels Gats: A Hidden Cat Sanctuary
A Quiet Sanctuary in the Heart of Barcelona I don’t contribute to this magazine as often anymore, but when they called me at short notice, I was free and said yes. One of my assignments took me to El Jardinet Dels Gats, a tranquil little park hidden behind the bustling Boqueria market in Barcelona. It’s…
International Education Photography: Capturing University Life in Geneva
When Barcelona Meets Switzerland I was contacted by Elena Panizza, head of Brain Bazaar about this job. The opportunity sparked immediate interest – it combined travel with proper compensation, a refreshing change from Barcelona’s freelance landscape. Living in this picturesque city has its undeniable charms, but the local market’s reluctance to invest in professional photography…
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Restaurant Photography in Barcelona: Capturing Agata’s Culinary Experience
From Design Connections to Food Photography These images were commissioned for a restaurant developing a new website – a perfect blend of interior and food photography that showcases both the ambiance and culinary offerings. The connection came through Freddie, a designer friend who runs a Meetup group for creative professionals. I occasionally attend these gatherings,…
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Barcelona Landmark Photography: A Photographer’s Perspective on Sagrada Familia
Behind the Scenes of Editorial Photography Assignments This shoot was commissioned for an article in Metropolitan magazine—one of those typical editorial assignments where you’re given minimal context. I knew nothing about the story angle, had never met the subject, and had no prior contact with the writer. It’s a common scenario in editorial photography that…
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Profiles: Michael Witty, Walking Tours
The Shout Heard Around the Lobby I had to meet Mr. Witty at a hotel near Plaça Catalunya. The place was full of elderly German tourists, and the vague description I’d been given meant that half the lobby could plausibly have been him. Eventually, someone appeared who fit the bill—wandering around looking slightly lost. I…
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Women at Pregnancy Services – Honest Portraits in Light and Shade
Beyond Midwifery These portraits were for an article about professionals offering services to pregnant women in Barcelona. Beyond the typical midwifery work, this also included things like massage therapy and other wellbeing practices. We did the session at the office space they share. It had lots of white walls and natural light—ideal for clean, uncluttered…
